Where to find Tasmania’s riskiest roads
Whether it be a dramatic four car pileup or a minor fender bender, here’s Tasmania’s top 10 most dangerous roads for crashes. Check out the interactive map >>
West Coast
‘Unfortunate’: penguins trapped in wire fence at beach development
Burnie Council has described footage from local residents as “extremely unfortunate” after penguins caught in development fencing emerges online. Watch the video.
$400m plan to transition Tassie mine to a ‘strong future’
By 2029 Grange Resources hopes to transition to underground mining at its Savage River site. However, it will cost more than $400 million to make that happen.
West Coast RSL club shuts its doors
An RSL on the West Coast has shut its doors after being placed in voluntary administration.
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Passengers stranded for hours on tourist train
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Green light for Robbins Island wind farm
The proposed Robbins Island wind farm is one step closer to operating after Circular Head Council approved the project. WHAT’S NEXT >>
Fire tears through home in state’s north
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RANKED: 14,000+ Tasmanian cricketers ahead of 2022/23 season
Ahead of a massive summer of cricket, we’ve crunched the numbers and ranked every cricketer based on their form last season. Men, women and juniors have all been included in the mega list. See where you rank now.
NAMED: Man who allegedly imported $1m worth of ice
A man from Tasmania will face court next month charged with allegedly importing more than $1m of ice into the country. LATEST >>
‘Unacceptable impacts’: Lake hut plans press ahead despite report
A company behind a proposal for a hut at a wilderness lake near Cradle Mountain says it will push on with the project despite negative feedback from the Parks Service.
Local legends help save lost, freezing elderly man
An elderly man has been successfully rescued after he was lost in one of Tasmania’s most secluded regions and suffering from exposure. MEET THE LEGENDS WHO HELPED FIND HIM>>>
Motorists told to check for licence renewal discounts
The state government has announced a suite of changes that could see drivers save money on their next licence. Find out if you’re eligible >>
‘Iconic’ Tasmanian species killed among millions of native animals
Data has revealed millions of native animals – including wombats, swans and Kangaroos – were killed in the name of crop protection in the last three years. FULL FIGURES >>
PICTURE SPECIAL: How much your suburb has changed in a decade
Stunning aerial photos have revealed the explosive growth of some of Tasmania’s most populated suburbs. See if your neighbourhood is on the list + upcoming developments >>
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